PURPLES

Purple Cream

#DBCFF0

RGB 219, 207, 240 · HSL 262°, 52%, 88% · CMYK 9, 14, 0, 6

Purple Cream is #DBCFF0 in HEX — rgb(219, 207, 240), hsl(262°, 52%, 88%), cmyk(9%, 14%, 0%, 6%).

Purple Cream pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 262°, 52%, 88%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#DBCFF0

RGB219, 207, 240

HSL262°, 52%, 88%

HSV262°, 14%, 94%

CMYK9, 14, 0, 6

Decimal14405616

CSS RGBrgb(219, 207, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(262, 52%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Purple Cream 670C-3

Exact match

PPG

Lilac Breeze 1248-4

ΔE 3.5 · #D0C8E6

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 3.7 · #DCCFE9

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

ΔE 3.7 · #DDD1EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 3.7 · #DACEE8

Valspar

Purple Whisper 4002-9C

ΔE 4.2 · #D9C6E3

Dulux

Purity S44H1

ΔE 4.3 · #D6C9E3

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Princess DE5988

ΔE 4.8 · #E9D2EF

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 5.4 · #DCCDE4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.7 · #E3DBF2

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 7 · #D2C8DD

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 8.4 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 11.8 · #BCCEE6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.6 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 15 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 18 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DBCFF0

#E5F0D0

Analogous

#D0D5F0

#DBCFF0

#ECD0F0

Triadic

#DBCFF0

#F0DCD0

#D0F0DC

Split-Complementary

#DBCFF0

#F0ECD0

#D5F0D0

Tetradic

#DBCFF0

#F0D0D5

#E5F0D0

#D0F0EC

Monochromatic

#855CCC

#B196DE

#DBCFF0

#F0ECF9

Rectangle

#DBCFF0

#F0D0E5

#E5F0D0

#D0F0DC

Compound

#DBCFF0

#ECD0F0

#E5F0D0

#D5F0D0

Variations

Lighter

#E3DAF3

#EAE5F5

#F3F0F8

Darker

#A98ADD

#6935C2

#3C1D73

Saturation

#DFDCE5

#DCD0F0

#DAC9F8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBCFF0

#CFD6F1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBCFF0

#D1D1EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBCFF0

#D8D5D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Cream carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#E4C8CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#DBCFF0

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D1CDF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAE9ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C6DBA2

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #DBCFF0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBCFF0;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-cream: #DBCFF0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-cream': '#DBCFF0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBCFF0] text-[#DBCFF0]

SCSS

$purple-cream: #DBCFF0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBCFF0?

#DBCFF0 is Purple Cream, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DBCFF0 warm or cool?

Purple Cream reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple Cream?

Purple Cream works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Purple Cream?

Purple Cream pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Cream?

You can download Purple Cream on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Purple Cream?

The hex code is #DBCFF0. In RGB it's 219, 207, 240, and in HSL it's 262°, 52%, 88%.

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